General Information
Revision date
2001-12-06
Product name
Metastron
Product Synonyms
Strontium-89 Chloride Injection
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Bone pain therapy
Manufacturer Name
Amersham Health
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Company Information
company name
Amersham Health
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
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Potential health effects
Eyes: May cause mechanical irritation. Skin: Not considered an acute health hazard. Inhalation: May cause asymptomatic uptake in target organs. Ingestion: May cause asymptomatic uptake in target organs. Ingestion of this product may result in bone marrow toxicity as discussed below. Chronic Exposure: Data on biological effects of Ionizing Radiation are based on exposures much higher than those permitted occupationally. No effects are expected from exposures received as a result of normal use. However, if injected, Metastron will deliver a significant bone dose due to the selective irradiation of the bone with beta radiation. Bone marrow toxicity is to be expected following injection of this material. Aggravation of Pre- No information found. existing Conditions:
